Beauregard voted down the measure by 56 percent (or 5,589 votes to 4,431).

Act 322 proposed fantasy sports contests be permitted in Louisiana. Currently there are no laws in Louisiana prohibiting the use of websites like Draft Kings and Fan Duel, two popular fantasy sports gaming sites, but most of these programs do not allow Louisiana residents to participate for fear of being prosecuted.

Fantasy Sports Contests:

Allen Parish:

Yes with 46 percent and 2,713 votes

No with 54 percent and 3,129 votes

Beauregard Parish:

No with 56 percent and 5,589 votes.

Yes with 44 percent and 4,431 votes

Calcasieu Parish:

Yes with 56 percent and 32,425 votes

No with 44 percent and 25,914 votes

Cameron Parish:

Yes with 55 percent and 1,475 votes

No with 45 percent and 1,058 votes

Jeff Davis Parish:

Yes with 49 percent and 4,451 votes

No with 51 percent and 4,551 votes

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